Meet Beth, the girlboss behind Little Batch Wax Co
Hey there! The weekend is almost here and it's time to introduce you to another amazing person with a creative edge. This gal is quite the go-getter and am honored to know such an incredibly well-rounded and caring person. Everyone, meet Beth of Little Batch Wax Co.
Tell Us About Yourself!
Hello! And thank you, Megan, for featuring me as one of your Thursday Thinkers.
My name is Beth Ann Coulson. I live on a beautiful, sustainable farm in New Zealand with my amazing husband, my son, 2 dogs and 1 fluffy fat cat. I work full-time as an advertising executive but for fun I really love making and selling handmade candles that celebrate scent and season, available for sale on my website.
It is still a little side hobby of mine that I pour into when I need to feed my creative side – it really is such a pleasure making and selling these candles.
Who has been your biggest inspiration for pursuing candle making and why?
What inspired me most to make candles was finding a passion project which was born from my love of celebrating seasons and special moments, captured by scent. Candle making checks a lot of boxes for me... it's creative, challenging, and fun to do - plus, I love knowing I'm creating something that can really do someone good.
Do you think mentoring is helpful? Do you have mentors? If so, what was the best advice they gave you and how did you implement it?
Sherry, my mother-in-law, encouraged me to price my candles higher than I had originally wanted. She told me that I put a lot of money, work and love into my candles and they were worth more than I was selling them for. People are willing to spend money on value.
In terms of having my own small business it has been great surrounding myself with other woman who are running their own businesses. I am so encouraged by their successes and struggles - but most of all their passion for what they do everyday. I don’t have a mentor but I consider all of my boss friends (like Megan of Hollibeauty) role models in my life – both in my candle making and in my everyday strive to give it my all.
If you couldn't pursue candle making, what would you pursue?
I love blogging and teaching others how to create DIY projects like candle making, so owning a popular video site that teaches these traits for free to viewers around the world would be a dream. I love to create, paint, write and draw so I welcome any opportunity to be creative.
Well I hope you've enjoyed Beth's story and if you would like to follow her journey please check her out on social at the links below! xo
Website: www.littlebatchwaxco.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/littlebatchwaxco
Instagram: @littlebatchwaxco